InstitutionTexas State University Job Title
Associate Vice President and University Librarian Department/CollegeUniversity Libraries DatesOpening Date: 05/22/2021 Job DescriptionTexas State seeks an innovative and creative associate vice president and university librarian (AVPUL) to support continued evolution of the libraries and the university. Job DutiesReporting to the vice president of information technology, the AVPUL serves as the leader of the University Libraries at Texas State University. The AVPUL is responsible for managing the personnel and financial resources of the University Libraries, as well as ensuring highly responsive and effective services, and access to materials and technologies supporting students and faculty in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and service. The AVPUL oversees a team of directors responsible for a wide range of library operations.
Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/SkillsThe AVPUL will be asked to address the following critical leadership issues:
Supplementation InformationThe University Libraries are the university's research and information hub and provide key services and resources fueling the success of learning, research, and innovation at Texas State University. University Libraries support two academic campuses through its three facilities and two prestigious collections. Texas State formally joined the Association of Research Libraries in October 2020 and the university aspires to be classified as an R1 institution. Texas State encompasses multiple campuses and locations across central Texas, employs approximately 8,000 people, and offers its more than 38,000 students 99 bachelor’s, 93 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral degree programs through the following colleges: Applied Arts, McCoy College of Business, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, University College, and The Graduate College. The university also has an Honors College. The university's employees and students are diverse, closely reflecting the demographics of the State of Texas. As an Emerging Research University with a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University: High Research Activity, Texas State offers opportunities for discovery and innovation to faculty and students. Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in faculty and senior administrative positions. How to ApplyApply at https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/22216-associate-vice-president-and-university-librarian/ All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile and a CV or resume. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by June 2, 2021. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford and Lauren Bruce-Stets at [email protected]. |